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Could a handheld device help the Coast Guard avoid getting lost in translation?
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 3, 2023
The Coast Guard will soon start testing a portable language translator to help crews communicate with non-English speakers during rescues, patrols, and investigative missions.
How a Coast Guard storekeeper explored what’s possible with data
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 3, 2023
As responders scoured the Southern California coastline, monitoring the environmental impacts from the Huntington Beach oil spill in October 2021, the Coast Guard finance team back in the command post obsessed over data.
The Long Blue Line - 20 Years OIF: Combat Operations of Port Security Units during Operation Iraqi Freedom
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 3, 2023
In 2003’s Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF), Coast Guard vessels and land-based personnel brought many vital capabilities to the theater of operations, including port security units (PSUs).
Coast Guard Reserve Component Action Plan released
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 3, 2023
The Coast Guard Reserve Component has released the Reserve Component Action Plan (RCAP).
The Long Blue Line - 20 Years OIF: PATFORSWA—largest USCG unit outside U.S. territory
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 3, 2023
Naval operations supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) began with the U.S. Navy in the summer of 2002.
Calling all sharpshooters! Now’s the time to shoot competitively
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 3, 2023
Are you a good shot? Did you know there is a Coast Guard program to help you compete at military and civilian marksmanship matches?
Civilians: Annual performance ratings due by April 30
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 3, 2023
It’s time to close out civilians’ performance year and prepare for the next one.
The Long Blue Line - 20 Years OIF: Coast Guard combat operations in Operation Iraqi Freedom
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 3, 2023
As in so many American conflicts, Coast Guard units and personnel in Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) performed several missions including escort duty, force protection, maritime interdiction operations (MIO), and aids-to-navigation (ATON) work.
The Long Blue Line: Skipper, jeep driver, and bandmaster forgotten by history
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 3, 2023
During World War II, the Coast Guard was short of personnel.
E4s and E5s apply now for Diver school
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 3, 2023
If you have a calling to be a Coast Guard diver (DV), your time is now.
The Reserve Health Readiness Program is transitioning by June 1
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 3, 2023
The Coast Guard Reserve Health Readiness Program (RHRP) contract is transitioning from Optum Serve to QTC between March 1 to June 1.
Lessons from an unconventional leader
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 3, 2023
What can a 63-year-old Italian soccer coach teach us about leadership? A lot more than you might think.
The Long Blue Line: OCS and female trailblazers in the Coast Guard’s officer corps, 1973-2010
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 3, 2023
As the above quote indicates, during her active duty years, Vice Adm. Vivian Crea saw many highly skilled women serving in the United States Coast Guard.
Commandant delivers 2023 State of the Coast Guard
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 3, 2023
Admiral Linda Fagan, Coast Guard Commandant, recently addressed Congress, federal stakeholders, and industry partners on the State of the Coast Guard in 2023.
Coast Guard new recruiting look is here!
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 3, 2023
Admiral Linda Fagan, the Commandant of the Coast Guard, revealed the new recruiting look at the State of the Coast Guard address Mar. 7
Yoga as a path to wellness, movement, and peace
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 3, 2023
Yoga literally means “to yoke.” We connect the mind with the body, breath with movement, awareness within ourselves.
Reproductive health care: 3 updates you should know
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 3, 2023
Significant changes have been made to Coast Guard policies to help ensure service members and their families can access reproductive health care.
CBP Officers Thwart Two Alleged Child Smuggling Attempts at the Port of Hidalgo
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 3, 2023
U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations (OFO) at the Hidalgo International Bridge arrested a woman in an alleged attempt to smuggle an undocumented minor through the Hidalgo International Bridge.
Philadelphia CBP Officers Seize 648 Counterfeit Samsung Smartphone Digitizers
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 3, 2023
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized a shipment of counterfeit smartphone digitizers on St. Patrick’s Day so that unsuspecting consumers wouldn’t risk their luck at getting ripped off.
Laredo Sector Border Patrol Emergency Medical Technicians rendered aid at local track meet
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 3, 2023
Laredo Sector Border Patrol Emergency Medical Technician (EMTs) assigned to the Hebbronville Station rendered first aid at a high school track meet to an injured student in Hebbronville, Texas.